Improvement in velocipedes



Patented Maky 23,1871.

A B. JANSGN. 4 Improvement in velocipedes,

Il Hllllll of across-beam.

UNITED STATES- Pn'rnlv'r OFFICE.

"BERNHRD JANSON, OF EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS.

`IMPROVEMENT IN VELOCIPEDES..

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 115,212, dated May 23, 1871.`

this specification, in whichy Figure 1 is a side view, and Fig. 2` a plan, a

portion of the central beam of the frame hav-` ing been broken away to show the disconnection of the two parts ofthe rear axle.

Similar letters of reference in the accompanyin g drawing denote corresponding parts.

This invention relates to the class of -threewheeled velocipedes; and it consists, rst, in the construction of the rear axle, as hereinafter described; and, secondly, in the general arrangement and combination of the parts constituting the whole vehicle. A

In the drawing, A is the frame, which is triangular in shape, consisting of three longitudinal beams, yunited at their-forwardend by means of top and bottom plates a al. and lateral bolts a2 a, and at their rearifend bymeans Bis the forward or guiding wheel, capable of being turned to the right or left by meansjof a swiveling-frame, B', and a hand-lever, O. D is thedrivers seat. E E' are the two hind wheels, affixed to separate axles F F', or to an axle made in two parts, workin g independently of each other, and each provided with a crank, g g. H H are pitme'n, connecting said cranks to a swinging treadle,

.I I'.' J is the frame supporting said treadles, y it being composed of trian gular pieces `of metal,

m m m, fastened to the several longitudinal beams of the frame, and` connected at their upper angle by ametallic rod, n. L L' are hand-levers for operating the wheels, each 1ever being connected to the treadles by means of a rod, l Z; and K is a rest for the lever G, and is provided with one or more notches to fhold said lever in the different positions required.

The carriage may be provided with 'a door and a cover or top, if preferred, and -it may be made with three orffour wheels.

The great advantages resulting from this improved construction of velocipedes are, first, its adaptation to the application of both hand and foot power at once by means of the same treadle, the hand-levers being connected to the treadles, so that the power of both hand and foot is combined and then applied through a single pitman on each side of the carriage; this arrangement causes the wheels to be worked more evenly and uniformly, and vat the same time enables the operator to apply the power more conveniently and with less fatigue; secondly, the fact that the rear wheels and axles are made to work independently of each other, so that one can be stopped while the other is in motion, or one can be moved backward while the other is moved forward, and the carriage thus be actually turned round on theA ground which it would cover when standing still; and thirdly, the compactness, lightness, and strength which result from the general construction, as shown and described.

Having thus described my invention, what -I claim as new therein, and desire to secure by Lettersv Patent, is

In a velocipede, the arrangement of two drivingwheels turning on independent axles, worked by power applied through separate and independent levers and pendent treadles, as herein described, for the purpose speciied.

BERNHARD J ANSON.

Witnesses:

N. K. ELLsWoRTH, A. BAWLINGS. 

